incurve

verb

in·​curve (ˌ)in-ˈkərv 

ˈin-ˌkərv

incurved; incurving; incurves

transitive verb

: to bend so as to curve inward

Word History

Etymology

Latin incurvare, from in- + curvare to curve, from curvus curved — more at curve

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above